The Definitive Definition of an A Player

Perhaps no element of human resources and talent management is more misunderstood, and in some cases controversial, than the notion of an "A player," or top-performing employee. Once the subject is broached, the conversation immediately turns to questions about whether it is possible to build a team entirely of A players — and if doing so is even a good idea. After all, doesn't a team need its B (and C) ...